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rustyiscool · #11 06-28-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RiffRaff

Okay,maybe 75,but that's fine for me since I'll mostly be riding local.

seriously? schit!!! i need to have mine looked at for sure.

55'McClure · #12 06-28-2010, 10:14 PM

yea... mine new topped out at 65 on a good day lol maybe 70 if it was downhill with a tail wind... these bikes are not very fast...

rustyiscool · #13 07-01-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 55'McClure

yea... mine new topped out at 65 on a good day lol maybe 70 if it was downhill with a tail wind... these bikes are not very fast...

yeah, mines not doin 65. maybe 55. maybe.

RiffRaff · #14 07-07-2010, 04:40 AM

Then you guys need to do some rebuilding or tuning. Unless you have the automatic or revised CM400T,you should be able to pull 95 according to track tests. I';m switching my front and rear sprocklet to a 15 front and 37 rear. This should give me pretty much the same low end if not a bit stronger but a higher top end worthy of the freeway. The stock sprockets front and rear are 16 front and 35 rear.

RiffRaff · #15 07-13-2010, 02:53 PM

Well,I passed my written M1 endorsement yesterday,so know I just need to pass the riding part,but I'm taking the CHP refresher course since they certify you and the DMV riding test gets waved,and you also get a great discount on your insurance. Also got my Motoflake helmet I ordered and my gloves(I need this ****,mostly for the class)

RiffRaff · #16 07-30-2010, 08:49 AM

So,to the people having top end speed issues,here's what I found out: Not enough back pressure due to the exhaust will effect your top end speed,also,gearing needs a little change. If you go up a few teeth on the front sprocket and drop a few teeth on the rear sprocket,get the proper chain length and hook up a snazzy chain tensioner,you can get some good top end and decent bottom end out of your bike.

RiffRaff · #17 08-07-2010, 05:59 PM

So,update,the CM400 project is scrapped and the entire bike is going to a new owner in trade for fabrication work on an XS650 that I scored. No pics of the XS as this is a top secret project right now,haha. I know,I just told everyone about it. I just made the deal today,and estimated time of completion for the XS will be by early September. The XS650 will be known as the Lucky **** Special.